ESPN Reports Pete Rose Bet on Games He Played #MMBSports

ESPN says it has new evidence that Pete Rose bet "extensively on baseball — and on the Cincinnati Reds — as he racked up the last hits of a record-smashing career in 1986." The evidence is in the form of pages of a notebook seized from a former associate of Rose during a 1989 raid by the U.S. Postal Inspection Service. Rose was banned from baseball in 1989 after it was found he was betting on games as a manager. Rose denied that he bet on baseball for the next 15 years, finally fessing up in 2004.

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Chris Rock: Comedian Talks About Why African-Americans Have Lost Interest in Baseball [Video] #MMBSports

“Why don’t black people like baseball anymore?” That’s the question that Chris Rock posed yesterday on HBO‘s Real Sports With Bryant Gumbel (yes, Bryant Gumbel), wondering aloud how it came to be that America’s pastime has lost touch with black fans after all these years. He also offers up an impressive dossier of explanations: African American players have become increasingly scarce on the diamond and in the dugout. The population of black players across the MLB has fallen from 20 percent in the mid-80s to 8 percent today. Last year’s World Series champions, the San Francisco Giants, won with a roster that held zero black players. None. And neither did their World Series opponents, the St. Louis Cardinals.

But it goes deeper than just an overflow of ivory-white baseball squads. “It’s the game,” Rock asserts. “It’s old-fashioned and stuck in the past. You’ve got the white-haired, white guy announcers, you’ve got cheesy old organ music at the game–I mean, where’s the Beats By Dre?!” The comedian rightly asserts that during the “good old days” that pro baseball fetishizes, the state of segregation and racial bigotry was deplorable in this country. Rock chides the game itself for being too slow-paced and riddled with outdated customs that punish celebration, personality and, well, fun. “It’s the only game where there’s a ‘right way’ to play the game–the white way,” Rock says. His facts are firm and analysis convincing–even if you’re a staunch baseball fan, you can’t argue with the grim picture Rock paints of the sport’s collapsing future, and the clip is all the more compelling on account of Rock’s affection for the sport. He wants it to improve, to right its wrongs and connect with black culture, rather than fade away into bland lily-white obscurity. Watch his scathing (and hilarious) takedown below. Here’s hoping he checks pro hockey next.

‘Screaming savage’ makes return on Braves’ batting practice caps for 2013

Paul Lukas of Uni Watch has an exclusive look at all 30 new batting practice caps for 2013. It's more or less a forgettable bunch, but there are admittedly a few gems — Mr. Met taking residence atop the Mets' new lids, a red maple leaf occupying Toronto's new look and an Arizona mish-mash of old and new that should be adopted as everyday in-game headwear.

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MLB seeking changes to posting system for players from Japan

Major League Baseball and Nippon Professional Baseball are discussing significant changes to the posting system that brings players from Japan to the major leagues, sources told Yahoo! Sports.

Former Pitcher Pascual Perez murdered during robbery attempt in Dominican Republic

Major League Baseball has lost a talented former pitcher and clown prince who lived an enigmatic and often troubled life. Pascual Perez, an 11-year veteran and an All-Star with the Atlanta Braves in 1983, was murdered at his home in the Dominican Republic during a robbery on Wednesday night.

Dodgers To Wear Throwback 1940's Brooklyn Dodgers Jerseys

GLENDALE, Ariz. -- The Dodgers on Friday unveiled the 1940s-era satin uniforms that were selected by fans to be worn in six midweek "throwback" games this year.

Former Phillie Jayson Werth Says He Hates The Phillies

Former Philadelphia Phillies outfielder Jayson Werth is making it clear he resents that his old team signed Cliff Lee and not himself.

The Washington Post was at spring training with the Nationals', Werth's new team, when it caught an exchange between Werth and Nationals' general manager Mike Rizzo.

Duke Snider, a Prince of New York’s Golden Age of Baseball, Dies at 84

By RICHARD GOLDSTEIN and BRUCE WEBER

Duke Snider, the Hall of Fame center fielder renowned for his home run drives and superb defensive play in the Brooklyn Dodgers’ glory years, died Sunday in Escondido, Calif. He was 84.

Game 7: Deadball by Allen Schatz Available Online NOW

The new novel by Allen Schatz, Game 7: Deadball is available now by clicking here. Major league umpire Marshall Connors believes a vacation cut short is a reasonable price to pay for the opportunity to work the World Series. But that price rapidly escalates when he finds himself in the middle of more than the game on the field. Secrets, lies, and revenge spark a fiery collision between past and present and Marshall quickly realizes some things are better left alone. 

Padres New Road & Camouflage Jerseys

So the San Diego Padres have finally become big boys now and no longer wet the bed or their jerseys. In case you have no clue what I am talking about, the Padres have ditched the "sand" aka piss colored road jerseys for the traditional grey jerseys. This may upset some, but honestly I thought the yellowish sand colored jerseys made them look like they had taken golden showers before their games.

Oakland Athletics Unveil Yellow Alternate Jerseys For 2011

So my insider at the Oakland Athletics just sent me this photo. These are the new yellow alternate jerseys the A's will be wearing in 2011. No word on when they will wear them but you have to admit this are HOT!!! I always loved their yellow vests and pants combos of the 70's and currently looking to get a Reggie Jackson jersey, but until then I may have to get one of these. It's the first time the team as worn a yellow jersey since 1986, and you have to admit also that these are better then the black alternates.

Texas Rangers Want Your Vote, Texas or Rangers On Jerseys?

The Texas Rangers have dilemma, no not Cliff Lee that ship has already sailed. The problem the Rangers are having (and honestly been having) is what to put on the front of their jerseys. Currently it says TEXAS, but they want to know if you the fans would prefer TEXAS or RANGERS. As you can they have tried both just like they have tried both red and blue caps. I am thinking the RANGERS will be the old school look worn by Nolan Ryan, but I could be wrong. If you want to voice your opinion and throw your vote in, then head over  to http://texas.rangers.mlb.com/.